Spikenard essential oil was highly regarded in India as a perfume, health-supporting herb, and skin tonic. It is an intensely aromatic, amber-colored oil and has historically been used for skin support, as a perfume, and as incense in ancient temples.

It’s botanical family is Valerianaceae and it’s plant origin is India.

The uses of Spikenard Essential Oil are:

insomnia

menstrual problem/PMS

heart arrhythmias

nervous tension

“Highly regarded in India as a medicinal herb. It was the one of the most precious oils in ancient times, used only by priests, kings, or high initiates. References in the New Testament describe how Mary of Bethany used spikenard oil to anoint the feet of Jesus before the Last Supper (John 12:3).” (Young, 162). in the Bible, Spikenard is mentioned a total of 5 times:

Solomon 1:12

Solomon 4:13

Solomon 4:14

Mark 14:3

John 12:3

It can be diffused, directly inhaled, take as dietary supplement, or applied topically.

NOTE: If you are using essential oils on a child, please refer the the dilution chart below!